Events in Swanage

Whats On in December 2024 events in Swanage & the Isle of Purbeck

Throughout the year Swanage and the Isle of Purbeck plays host to a wide array of events and festivals for all ages. You can filter the events by: Childrens or Family Event (3), Community (27), Education (1), Exhibitions and Shows (2), History and Heritage (1), Hobbies (1), Music (1), Sport and Exercise, Walks (1), .

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December 2024

Mon

2nd

U3a Table Tennis

08:30 every Monday

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a Table Tennis at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...

Pins And Needles

13:00 every Monday

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Pins And Needles at Harmans Cross Village Hall.  Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...

Cuppa and a Chat

14:00 to 16:00 every Monday

Community in Swanage

Drop in to the Durlston shed, get to know some of our volunteers, make friends and enjoy the lovely setting. Free to pop in for a brew! Venue: The Durlston Shed Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...

Wed

4th

U3a French

08:30 every Wednesday

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a French at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...

Drum Practice P.L

18:00 to 22:00 every Wednesday

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Drum Practice P.L at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...

Thu

5th

Singing for Pleasure

14:00 to 15:00 every Thursday

Music in Swanage

Every Thursday 2pm to 3pm at Emmanuel Baptist Church Supported by Dementia Friendly Purbeck We encourage people with dementia and their carers to come along. Followed by light refreshments All Welcome ...

Purbeck Folk Club

20:00 to 22:30

Music in Swanage

Our next evening at the Village Hall on the 5th December 2024 will feature The Well. The Well are creative spirits with very different artistic and cultural backgrounds who have formed an enthusiastic and sympathetic friendship making music they describe as alt-folk. Initially put together for a si...

Sat

7th

Annual Meeting Drummon Locomotives Ltc

12:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Annual Meeting Drummon Locomotives Ltc at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...

DINNER! DARLINGS! DINNER! by Josephine Pembroke

19:30 to 21:00

Theatre and Stage in Studland

A COCKTAIL INFUSED DINNER PARTY, FULL OF MUSIC, GOSSIP, COMEDY AND DESPAIR. SET IN THE 70s. EXPECT ‘A’ LIST CELEBRITIES AND FROLICS!Josephine Pembroke, cabaret singer and actor, is well known to many in Purbeck. Josephine’s latest show has had rave reviews at its debut at Brighton Fringe this yearP...

Mon

9th

U3a Table Tennis

08:30 every Monday

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a Table Tennis at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...

Pins And Needles

13:00 every Monday

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Pins And Needles at Harmans Cross Village Hall.  Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...

Cuppa and a Chat

14:00 to 16:00 every Monday

Community in Swanage

Drop in to the Durlston shed, get to know some of our volunteers, make friends and enjoy the lovely setting. Free to pop in for a brew! Venue: The Durlston Shed Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...

Tue

10th

Wonka

18:30

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Wonka at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...

Wed

11th

U3a French

08:30 every Wednesday

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a French at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...

Drum Practice P.L

18:00 to 22:00 every Wednesday

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Drum Practice P.L at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...

Thu

12th

Coffee Junction

10:30

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Coffee Junction at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...

Singing for Pleasure

14:00 to 15:00 every Thursday

Music in Swanage

Every Thursday 2pm to 3pm at Emmanuel Baptist Church Supported by Dementia Friendly Purbeck We encourage people with dementia and their carers to come along. Followed by light refreshments All Welcome ...

Fri

13th

Artisan Crafts

11:00 to 14:00

Exhibitions and Shows in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Find our friendly artisan volunteers in the Outer Bailey every Friday displaying heritage crafts such as stone carving, wood carving, wattle and daubing, and more! *Displays dependent on volunteer availability...

Winter Lights

16:00 to 19:15

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Explore the ruins of Corfe Castle lit under warm glowing lights with the stars above you. Gather around a fire pit to toast marshmallows whilst catching up with friends or family. Braziers and festoon lights will illuminate the paths but we recommend you bring a torch with ...

Lighting up Lives - 'The Switch on'

17:30 to 19:00

Childrens or Family Event in Swanage

Come and join us on Friday, 13th December, starting at 5:30pm, for the first night of the Pier illuminations! Enjoy live music from local bands Kelp! and the Allsort’d Choir. Be entertained by festive characters and watch the lights being switched on by our special guest at 6:00pm. Make your evenin...

Sat

14th

Cosy Corner Yoga School

08:30

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Cosy Corner Yoga School at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...

Swanage Christmas Market

10:00 to 16:00

Community in Swanage

The annual start to the festive season with stalls, food, drinks and seasonal cheer! ...

Full Moon Walk | December Cold Moon

15:30 to 17:30

Animals and Conservation in Wareham

Dont miss this special opportunity to discover the wonders of RSPB Arne by moonlight, now open to all! Join us for a 3:30pm start, for a 2 hour guided walk around the reserve, taking in the beauty of the full moon and the night sky, lead by a RSPB member of staff. Tickets include a flask of hot cho...

Mon

16th

U3a Table Tennis

08:30 every Monday

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a Table Tennis at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...

Pins And Needles

13:00 every Monday

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Pins And Needles at Harmans Cross Village Hall.  Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...

Cuppa and a Chat

14:00 to 16:00 every Monday

Community in Swanage

Drop in to the Durlston shed, get to know some of our volunteers, make friends and enjoy the lovely setting. Free to pop in for a brew! Venue: The Durlston Shed Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...

Tue

17th

Hx Team Xmas Drinks Pm And Evening

13:00

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Hx Team Xmas Drinks Pm And Evening at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...

Wed

18th

U3a French

08:30 every Wednesday

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a French at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...

Drum Practice P.L

18:00 to 22:00 every Wednesday

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Drum Practice P.L at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...

Thu

19th

Singing for Pleasure

14:00 to 15:00 every Thursday

Music in Swanage

Every Thursday 2pm to 3pm at Emmanuel Baptist Church Supported by Dementia Friendly Purbeck We encourage people with dementia and their carers to come along. Followed by light refreshments All Welcome ...

Sat

21st

Winter Solstice at Corfe Castle

07:00 to 10:00

Community in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Corfe Castle will be opening its gates from 7am to experience the rare opportunity of watching the sun rise over East Hill on the shortest day of the year from the castle ruins. Explore the ruins and keep cosy around a fire pit roasting marshmallows in the Outer Bailey. Cas...

Festive parkrun at Durlston

09:00 to 10:30

Sport and Exercise, Walks in Swanage

Joi us in your best fancy dress for this festive parkrun! Every Saturday at 9:00am. A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jo... Venue: Durlston Castle Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...

Wartime Winter

10:00 to 17:00

Exhibitions and Shows in Bovington

Festive fun for the whole family!This Christmas Holidays, enjoy free Christmas card colouring, Frank on a Tank Elf Trail, special talks from the Guide Team and more! Venture around The Museum to see a Christmas-themed 1940s House & Shop and learn about what Christmas was like in during the war....

Christmas Festivities at Corfe Castle

10:00 to 15:00

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Take time to relax and enjoy a winter warmer in the seasonal setting of Corfe Castle. Gather around a fire pit to toast marshmallows whilst catching up with friends or family. Natural decorations will be sprinkled around the castle, collected from across the Purbeck estate. Ad...

Lord of Misrule Storytelling tours

10:00 to 15:30

History and Heritage in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Far back in the mists of history, at the darkest time of the year the Lord of Misrule was chosen to oversee the fun and frivolity of the Christmas feast. Swapping places with the lord of the manor, they had complete power over all the guests in choosing the games, dances and ot...

Sun

22nd

Wartime Winter

10:00 to 17:00

Exhibitions and Shows in Bovington

Festive fun for the whole family!This Christmas Holidays, enjoy free Christmas card colouring, Frank on a Tank Elf Trail, special talks from the Guide Team and more! Venture around The Museum to see a Christmas-themed 1940s House & Shop and learn about what Christmas was like in during the war....

Christmas Festivities at Corfe Castle

10:00 to 15:00

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Take time to relax and enjoy a winter warmer in the seasonal setting of Corfe Castle. Gather around a fire pit to toast marshmallows whilst catching up with friends or family. Natural decorations will be sprinkled around the castle, collected from across the Purbeck estate. Ad...

Lord of Misrule Storytelling tours

10:00 to 15:30

History and Heritage in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Far back in the mists of history, at the darkest time of the year the Lord of Misrule was chosen to oversee the fun and frivolity of the Christmas feast. Swapping places with the lord of the manor, they had complete power over all the guests in choosing the games, dances and ot...

Mon

23rd

U3a Table Tennis

08:30 every Monday

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a Table Tennis at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...

Wartime Winter

10:00 to 17:00

Exhibitions and Shows in Bovington

Festive fun for the whole family!This Christmas Holidays, enjoy free Christmas card colouring, Frank on a Tank Elf Trail, special talks from the Guide Team and more! Venture around The Museum to see a Christmas-themed 1940s House & Shop and learn about what Christmas was like in during the war....

Christmas Festivities at Corfe Castle

10:00 to 15:00

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Take time to relax and enjoy a winter warmer in the seasonal setting of Corfe Castle. Gather around a fire pit to toast marshmallows whilst catching up with friends or family. Natural decorations will be sprinkled around the castle, collected from across the Purbeck estate. Ad...

Lord of Misrule Storytelling tours

10:00 to 15:30

History and Heritage in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Far back in the mists of history, at the darkest time of the year the Lord of Misrule was chosen to oversee the fun and frivolity of the Christmas feast. Swapping places with the lord of the manor, they had complete power over all the guests in choosing the games, dances and ot...

Pins And Needles

13:00 every Monday

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Pins And Needles at Harmans Cross Village Hall.  Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...

Cuppa and a Chat

14:00 to 16:00 every Monday

Community in Swanage

Drop in to the Durlston shed, get to know some of our volunteers, make friends and enjoy the lovely setting. Free to pop in for a brew! Venue: The Durlston Shed Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...

Tue

24th

Wartime Winter

10:00 to 17:00

Exhibitions and Shows in Bovington

Festive fun for the whole family!This Christmas Holidays, enjoy free Christmas card colouring, Frank on a Tank Elf Trail, special talks from the Guide Team and more! Venture around The Museum to see a Christmas-themed 1940s House & Shop and learn about what Christmas was like in during the war....

Christmas Festivities at Corfe Castle

10:00 to 15:00

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Take time to relax and enjoy a winter warmer in the seasonal setting of Corfe Castle. Gather around a fire pit to toast marshmallows whilst catching up with friends or family. Natural decorations will be sprinkled around the castle, collected from across the Purbeck estate. Ad...

Wed

25th

Christmas Day Closed

Various times

Community in Swanage

Durlston Castle will be closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day however the park is still open to the public for those Christmas day walks. Merry Chr... Venue: Durlston Castle Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...

U3a French

08:30 every Wednesday

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a French at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...

Wartime Winter

10:00 to 17:00

Exhibitions and Shows in Bovington

Festive fun for the whole family!This Christmas Holidays, enjoy free Christmas card colouring, Frank on a Tank Elf Trail, special talks from the Guide Team and more! Venture around The Museum to see a Christmas-themed 1940s House & Shop and learn about what Christmas was like in during the war....

Christmas Festivities at Corfe Castle

10:00 to 15:00

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Take time to relax and enjoy a winter warmer in the seasonal setting of Corfe Castle. Gather around a fire pit to toast marshmallows whilst catching up with friends or family. Natural decorations will be sprinkled around the castle, collected from across the Purbeck estate. Ad...

Drum Practice P.L

18:00 to 22:00 every Wednesday

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Drum Practice P.L at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...

Thu

26th

Boxing Day Closed

Various times

Community in Swanage

Durlston Castle will be closed Christmas Day and Boxing Day however the park is still open to the public for those Christmas and Boxing day walks. ... Venue: Castle Reception Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...

Wartime Winter

10:00 to 17:00

Exhibitions and Shows in Bovington

Festive fun for the whole family!This Christmas Holidays, enjoy free Christmas card colouring, Frank on a Tank Elf Trail, special talks from the Guide Team and more! Venture around The Museum to see a Christmas-themed 1940s House & Shop and learn about what Christmas was like in during the war....

Christmas Festivities at Corfe Castle

10:00 to 15:00

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Take time to relax and enjoy a winter warmer in the seasonal setting of Corfe Castle. Gather around a fire pit to toast marshmallows whilst catching up with friends or family. Natural decorations will be sprinkled around the castle, collected from across the Purbeck estate. Ad...

Singing for Pleasure

14:00 to 15:00 every Thursday

Music in Swanage

Every Thursday 2pm to 3pm at Emmanuel Baptist Church Supported by Dementia Friendly Purbeck We encourage people with dementia and their carers to come along. Followed by light refreshments All Welcome ...

Fri

27th

Wartime Winter

10:00 to 17:00

Exhibitions and Shows in Bovington

Festive fun for the whole family!This Christmas Holidays, enjoy free Christmas card colouring, Frank on a Tank Elf Trail, special talks from the Guide Team and more! Venture around The Museum to see a Christmas-themed 1940s House & Shop and learn about what Christmas was like in during the war....

Christmas Festivities at Corfe Castle

10:00 to 15:00

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Take time to relax and enjoy a winter warmer in the seasonal setting of Corfe Castle. Gather around a fire pit to toast marshmallows whilst catching up with friends or family. Natural decorations will be sprinkled around the castle, collected from across the Purbeck estate. Ad...

Lord of Misrule Storytelling tours

10:00 to 15:30

History and Heritage in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Far back in the mists of history, at the darkest time of the year the Lord of Misrule was chosen to oversee the fun and frivolity of the Christmas feast. Swapping places with the lord of the manor, they had complete power over all the guests in choosing the games, dances and ot...

Sat

28th

Wartime Winter

10:00 to 17:00

Exhibitions and Shows in Bovington

Festive fun for the whole family!This Christmas Holidays, enjoy free Christmas card colouring, Frank on a Tank Elf Trail, special talks from the Guide Team and more! Venture around The Museum to see a Christmas-themed 1940s House & Shop and learn about what Christmas was like in during the war....

Christmas Festivities at Corfe Castle

10:00 to 15:00

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Take time to relax and enjoy a winter warmer in the seasonal setting of Corfe Castle. Gather around a fire pit to toast marshmallows whilst catching up with friends or family. Natural decorations will be sprinkled around the castle, collected from across the Purbeck estate. Ad...

Lord of Misrule Storytelling tours

10:00 to 15:30

History and Heritage in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Far back in the mists of history, at the darkest time of the year the Lord of Misrule was chosen to oversee the fun and frivolity of the Christmas feast. Swapping places with the lord of the manor, they had complete power over all the guests in choosing the games, dances and ot...

Sun

29th

Wartime Winter

10:00 to 17:00

Exhibitions and Shows in Bovington

Festive fun for the whole family!This Christmas Holidays, enjoy free Christmas card colouring, Frank on a Tank Elf Trail, special talks from the Guide Team and more! Venture around The Museum to see a Christmas-themed 1940s House & Shop and learn about what Christmas was like in during the war....

Christmas Festivities at Corfe Castle

10:00 to 15:00

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Take time to relax and enjoy a winter warmer in the seasonal setting of Corfe Castle. Gather around a fire pit to toast marshmallows whilst catching up with friends or family. Natural decorations will be sprinkled around the castle, collected from across the Purbeck estate. Ad...

Lord of Misrule Storytelling tours

10:00 to 15:30

History and Heritage in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Far back in the mists of history, at the darkest time of the year the Lord of Misrule was chosen to oversee the fun and frivolity of the Christmas feast. Swapping places with the lord of the manor, they had complete power over all the guests in choosing the games, dances and ot...

Mon

30th

U3a Table Tennis

08:30 every Monday

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. U3a Table Tennis at Harmans Cross Village Hall. See the website for more details. Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...

Wartime Winter

10:00 to 17:00

Exhibitions and Shows in Bovington

Festive fun for the whole family!This Christmas Holidays, enjoy free Christmas card colouring, Frank on a Tank Elf Trail, special talks from the Guide Team and more! Venture around The Museum to see a Christmas-themed 1940s House & Shop and learn about what Christmas was like in during the war....

Christmas Festivities at Corfe Castle

10:00 to 15:00

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Take time to relax and enjoy a winter warmer in the seasonal setting of Corfe Castle. Gather around a fire pit to toast marshmallows whilst catching up with friends or family. Natural decorations will be sprinkled around the castle, collected from across the Purbeck estate. Ad...

Lord of Misrule Storytelling tours

10:00 to 15:30

History and Heritage in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Far back in the mists of history, at the darkest time of the year the Lord of Misrule was chosen to oversee the fun and frivolity of the Christmas feast. Swapping places with the lord of the manor, they had complete power over all the guests in choosing the games, dances and ot...

Pins And Needles

13:00 every Monday

Community in Harmans Cross

Harmans Cross Village Hall event. Pins And Needles at Harmans Cross Village Hall.  Visit the website for further information. Venue: Harmans Cross Village Hall Web: www.harmanscrosshall.co.uk ...

Cuppa and a Chat

14:00 to 16:00 every Monday

Community in Swanage

Drop in to the Durlston shed, get to know some of our volunteers, make friends and enjoy the lovely setting. Free to pop in for a brew! Venue: The Durlston Shed Web: www.durlston.co.uk ...

Tue

31st

Wartime Winter

10:00 to 17:00

Exhibitions and Shows in Bovington

Festive fun for the whole family!This Christmas Holidays, enjoy free Christmas card colouring, Frank on a Tank Elf Trail, special talks from the Guide Team and more! Venture around The Museum to see a Christmas-themed 1940s House & Shop and learn about what Christmas was like in during the war....

Christmas Festivities at Corfe Castle

10:00 to 15:00

Childrens or Family Event in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Take time to relax and enjoy a winter warmer in the seasonal setting of Corfe Castle. Gather around a fire pit to toast marshmallows whilst catching up with friends or family. Natural decorations will be sprinkled around the castle, collected from across the Purbeck estate. Ad...

Lord of Misrule Storytelling tours

10:00 to 15:30

History and Heritage in Corfe Castle

National Trust event. Far back in the mists of history, at the darkest time of the year the Lord of Misrule was chosen to oversee the fun and frivolity of the Christmas feast. Swapping places with the lord of the manor, they had complete power over all the guests in choosing the games, dances and ot...


Festivals

Up and coming festivals in the Isle of Purbeck. See All Festivals

details for Purbeck Art Weeks Festival

Purbeck Art Weeks Festival

24th May 2025 to 8th June 2025

Purbeck Art Weeks Festival offers wonderful art, concerts and talks in venues across beautiful Purbeck.  Enjoy exploring the array of Open Studios  and the huge range of artistic riches, from painting, photography and sculpture to ceramics.

details for Swanage Jazz Festival

Swanage Jazz Festival

11th July 2025 to 13th July 2025

Swanage Jazz Festival 2024

details for Wilkswood Reggae Festival

Wilkswood Reggae Festival

24th July 2025 to 27th July 2025

Peace, love & harmony in the woods by the sea.

details for Swanage Carnival Week

Swanage Carnival Week

26th July 2025 to 2nd August 2025

The week long event begins on Saturday night with a large firework display followed by the procession of decorated floats and bands on Sunday afternoon.

details for Purbeck Valley Folk Festival

Purbeck Valley Folk Festival

14th August 2025 to 17th August 2025

The annual Purbeck Valley Folk Festival

details for Swanage Fish Festival

Swanage Fish Festival

21st August 2025 to 22nd August 2025

Join us for a celebration of all things ‘fishy’ as Swanage comes alive with a focus on delicious seafood and family activities.

details for Swanage Folk Festival

Swanage Folk Festival

5th September 2025 to 7th September 2025

Swanage comes alive with hundreds of Morris dancers in their bright costumes and jingling bells, and folk music lovers.

details for Purbeck WALX festival

Purbeck WALX festival

15th September 2025 to 21st September 2025

Nordic Walkers of all levels are invited to join the team at Nordic Walking UK for a week of Nordic walking, workshops and social events in the stunning Isle of Purbeck in Dorset

details for Swanage Blues Festival

Swanage Blues Festival

3rd October 2025 to 5th October 2025

Swanage Blues Festivals take place in October each year

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